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Lot# 2176D - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 2176D Cuba

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    1951 (April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the López landing at Cardenas Airmail 5 c. value in olive, scarlet & ultramarine, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) with security punch-holes, the sheet margin at base with wonderful engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate Colours OK, 16.4.51" in blue ink, together with a matching block of ten of the landing and Cuban Flag vignette only with "Make-up and lay Correct 10.4.51" in red ink in margin and notations concerning the printing of the flag with "remove all lines throughout", both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi 556.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold